2018 MAD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2194 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2081 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2131 BBD

2018 MAD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2162 to the December average rate of 0.2097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2194 was up 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,097 BBD

2017 Average 1,031 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,040 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.52 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2186

0.2089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to BBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2153, compared to 0.2110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 BBD (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.2091). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.2123 / Low: 0.2106).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+9.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2176

2017 Avg (February) 0.1987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2188	0.2132	0.2162
February	0.2194	0.2159	0.2176
March	0.2192	0.2168	0.2178
April	0.2183	0.2152	0.2171
May	0.2147	0.2091	0.2123
June	0.2121	0.2093	0.2106
July	0.2123	0.2106	0.2115
August	0.2132	0.2088	0.2109
September	0.2140	0.2115	0.2126
October	0.2122	0.2090	0.2109
November	0.2115	0.2085	0.2103
December	0.2110	0.2081	0.2097